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Each year the American Musicological Society (AMS) confers a number of awards and honors on educators, performers, and researchers who have made exceptional contributions to music studies and/or the teaching and performance of music. AMS awards and prizes, many named or established in honor of renowned music studies scholars and teachers, are among the most prestigious in the field. All awards are determined by a competitive process of nomination and committee deliberation and come with a small monetary prize. Guidelines and nomination forms for the Society’s 2025 awards are available on the relevant award page.

Click on a title below to view more information about a specific AMS award or honor, its current nominees, and past recipients.

Past Recipients

This page contains a searchable list of past recipients of AMS awards and honors. Filter by program or search by awardee or project name.

Past Recipients

Current Nominees

Nominations for 2025 American Musicological Society awards and prizes are posted here. Nominations are listed after being vetted for eligibility.

Current Nominees

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Help us encourage and reward excellence in research, teaching and performance! Support AMS awards by donating, nominating or serving on an award committee.
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